Richard Bright
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard J. Bright (June 28, 1937 – February 18, 2006) was an American actor best known for his role as Al Neri in the The Godfather films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Bright, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Bright reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Richard Bright's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Bright remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Bright Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Bright's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Bright.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Day On Fire | Homeless Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dead Dog | Cunningham | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Trigger Happy | Quigley | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Photographer | Drunk in Bar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Broke Even | Lazarus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Pictures of Baby Jane Doe | Rudy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Joe the King | Roy | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jaded | Zack Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | All Revved Up | Louis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Night Falls on Manhattan | 64 Precinct Lieutenant | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Calm at Sunset | Pittsley | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beautiful Girls | Dick Conway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Who Do I Gotta Kill? | Belcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Ref | Murray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Who's the Man? | Demetrius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Al Neri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Ambulance | McClosky | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Ghoul School | Principal Kaplan (as Eddie Gambino) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Red Heat | Sgt. Gallagher | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Time Out | Sherif | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Brighton Beach Memoirs | Recruiting Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Penalty Phase | Judge Von Karman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | There Must Be a Pony | The Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cut and Run | Bob Allo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Crimewave | Officer Brennan | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America | Chicken Joe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Two of a Kind | Stuart | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Vigilante | Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Girls Nite Out | Detective Greenspan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 | Al Neri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Idolmaker | Uncle Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hair | Fenton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | On the Yard | Nunn | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Cops and Robin | Lt. Dan Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Looking for Mr. Goodbar | George | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Citizens Band | Smilin' Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Marathon Man | Karl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rancho Deluxe | Burt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Al Neri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Gun | Gil Strauss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia | Bar Patron (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Sugarland Express | Marvin Dybala (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid | Holly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Getaway | The Thief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Neri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Death of Innocence | Johnny Rekko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Panic in Needle Park | Hank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Lions Love | Billy the Kid in The Beard | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Freedom to Love | Billy the Kid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Odds Against Tomorrow | Coco | Hit | Similar → |
Richard Bright - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Bright?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Bright is "The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959" with a rating of 8.9/10.
How many movies has Richard Bright acted in?
Richard Bright has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Bright?
Other notable films include "The Godfather", "The Godfather Part II", and "Once Upon a Time in America".